Processor

The laptop’s processor is actually what determines the price. A laptop with faster processors will generally be more expensive.

For instance, the current processor is the Intel Core Extreme i7. Any laptop in the market with this processor speed will cost you more than $2500. AMD’s single processor entry-level costs more than $269.

The Intel processor is much expensive compared to AMD. The latest line of i5, i7, and i3 are some of the best you will find in the market.

It is very hard to avoid CPUs with Intel core when purchasing your new laptop. This processor will guarantee you the best performance in multimedia tasks and multitasking as a whole.

If you want the best out of your laptop, buy the one with the core i7 system. However, if you go for the core i7, you should be concerned about the heating, especially if you will be placing the laptop or your lap most of the time.

You can find large laptops incorporating the i9 Intel core processor. These are more powerful compared to those with i7 core.

They can be compared to desktops in performance but are expensive than the other ones.

They will offer you with better graphics enhancing your gaming experience than the Intel’s onboard graphics.

Laptop’s Battery life

One thing that will frustrate you the most with laptops is the limited life that comes with the batteries.

However, try choosing the best one of all. Go for the laptop that can last for at least 4 hours after complete charging.

Smaller laptops come with smaller batteries. This means that the smaller laptops will not last you longer with power.

In most cases, laptop manufacturers are not genuine when it comes to battery life description.

Some will claim to last you five hours, but you will have to recharge it after 3 hours. If you find it challenging, go for those that claim 10-12 hours, and they might last you for 6 hours.

Batteries are available in different cell numbers, the common one being 12, 9, and 6 cells.

Batteries with a high number of cells store more electricity, and thus your laptop will stay long with power.

Hard Drive

Hard disk drives come in different capacities and speeds. The current hard drives operate at speeds of 10000, 7200, and 5400 revolutions in a minute.

Hard drives with higher speeds are better compared to those with less speed. A capacity of 320 GB is enough to store all your files, but you can still get laptops with a storage of 500 GB and 1000 GB.

Solid drives use different technology to operate and considered much faster compared to the hard drive. They are smaller, but the speed makes them a bit expensive.

Use the SSD type if you want super-fast speed and overall best user experience. With these benefits, most laptops have opted for SSD storage.

They run silently, and you can install them in such a way that they will not add much weight and reduces bulkiness in a laptop.

The only issue you will face with the SSD is the limited storage capacity. To get the required SSD storage, you will have to pay more.

This is the reason why they will be more expensive than traditional hard drives.

You may find yourself using an SSD drive with 512 GB, 256 GB, or 128 GB in size but costing more than the 2 TB and 1 TB drives.

To solve this issue, many PCs and laptops pair a large hard drive to a smaller SSD. This allows you to enjoy speed benefits by keeping the OS on SSD as well as having enough storage capacity for your data.

Laptop Ports

Ensure that the computer you want to buy has a good set of ports where you can connect devices.

Failure to consider this may lead to problems in the future. Check the devices you use most and make sure that they will be compatible with the laptop’s ports.

Make sure common interfaces like USB, MMC/SD, HDMI, E-SATA, and card readers are present.

Larger laptops will have many ports than the smaller ones. If you are planning to connect several devices to your PC, you will have to go for a bigger one.

UAB 3.0 ports are very important in a laptop. If your laptop does not have one of these, you have to start thinking of investing in another one.

Ensure that you buy one with multiple of these ports. With the ports, you can plug your external SSD drive and hard drives.

You can also decide to connect a fancy external keyboard or a conventional mouse. USB 3.0 is better than USB 2.0 in speed (10 times faster). This means that you will be taking less time to transfer data with the USB 3.0.

Keyboard

Some of the questions you need to ask yourself before going for one include can it resist spills.

Is the keyboard backlit?

Does the keyboard has a Chiclet style keys?

Is the keyboard soft when you touch it?

Consider these questions, and you will enjoy using your laptop for typing work.

The keyboard is among those laptop parts that you will use most. Make sure you choose the one that you will be comfortable with.

With a good keyboard, you can type for long without getting tired. You will not like a keyboard that will not allow you to touch a specific button in peace. This can affect the overall user experience.

You need a laptop with big sized keys, a good gap between & around the keys, and a comfortable layout.

You will enjoy backlit keys since they will allow you to type even in dim light rooms since you can see the keys.

The best thing with the keyboard is that you can try it before purchasing one. Ensure that you are comfortable with the keyboard, especially if your main work is typing.

Touchpad

This the part of the laptop that you will use most unless you choose just to keep your laptop idle in desks. You will use this when controlling inputs.

There are three types of touchpad- awful touchpads, good touchpads, and great touchpads. Choose the touchpad according to your test and preferences.

Some will prefer soft, some smooth and others textured. Whichever the touchpad you will prefer, take it to test drive to determine if it is of the required standard.

Which laptop to buy? (Cheap or expensive)

You will find laptops at different prices in the market. In today’s market, you can get a laptop for a lower price, and they can perform daily computing activities perfectly.

Do proper research before buying one to balance your budget and get the best features and price.

Compare the prices of the laptop you want to buy to other laptops with the same features. Be keen not to pay for the brand.

Some laptops will tend to be expensive due to the brand, but you can get a cheaper one with the same quality & save some extra cash.

Price of the laptop you want to buy

Compare the prices of the available laptop varieties in the market. Do proper research from luxury models to cheap notebooks.

Low prices should not lead you into buying a low-quality machine. Ensure that the small notebook you want to acquire has all the desired features and qualities.

These include portability, battery life, performance, connectivity style, and security.

Preference, in most cases, impact the buying price of the computer. However, different people approach the buying of the laptop from different angles.

Some will consider the quality where others will look at the price as one of the factors when deciding on the laptop they can purchase. With proper research, you will land on a good deal at a lower price.

Screen quality

Since you will spend most of your time looking at your laptop screen, you have to ensure that you get a screen that you will be comfortable when using the laptop.

One important thing you should consider is if you a touch screen laptop or not.

These kinds of laptops are the most common ones nowadays, and they seem to make work easier compared to the other ones.

One benefit of touchscreen laptops is that they can add undesirable glossiness to the screen display.